1954 Buick 70 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 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 423 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. 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 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 70 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2616 mm |
