1967 Volkswagen 1600 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 582 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. 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 1967 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | 1600 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
