1954 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.

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