1968 Holden Brougham vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (208 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Holden Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Brougham | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Brougham | Forester |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
