2005 Honda Lagreat 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 Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Lagreat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 452 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Lagreat. 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 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Lagreat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Lagreat | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Lagreat | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
