1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 140 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | GTO | Forester |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |
