1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (37 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
Model | Fellow | Forester |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 64 L |