1971 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Prix | Forester |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6545 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
