2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (225 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 225 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |