1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 44 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 20 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Austin | Subaru |
Model | A 90 | Forester |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |