1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 44 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 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Camaro | Forester |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2616 mm |
