2005 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 49 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2009 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 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 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 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |