1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Corvette (678 Nm) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 2010 Subaru Forester
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Corvette Forester
Year Released 1970 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 170 HP
Torque 678 Nm 236 Nm
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 4-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2616 mm


 

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