2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Forester | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Forester | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |