2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 128 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (223 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 223 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1398 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |