2008 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2615 mm |