2009 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2009 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1449 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |