2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2011 Subaru Forester and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.

Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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