2009 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Forester weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |