2008 Honda Civic 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2615 mm |
