2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Subaru | Acura |
| Model | Forester | CL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
