1970 Buick GS vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick GS. 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1970 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick GS | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | GS | Forester |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2616 mm |