1969 Buick GS 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 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. 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 Buick GS. 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | GS | Forester |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2616 mm |
