2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2003 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Forester weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
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 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2003 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Ridgeline | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |