2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 501 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Vamos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Vamos | Forester |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
