1972 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 650 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Forester |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2616 mm |
