2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |