1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 90 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
