2003 Honda City vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City 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 (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Honda City. 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 2003 Honda City. 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 (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda City has manual transmission. 2003 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda City | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | City | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |