2006 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 605 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
