1969 Audi Variant vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Audi Variant would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Audi Variant. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1969 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Audi Variant. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Audi Variant. (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Audi Variant | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Variant | Forester |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
