2004 Honda Element vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Element | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
