1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 191 kg more than 1949 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 90 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
