2003 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 104 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Honda Accord | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |