2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 352 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
