1972 Honda 1300 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 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 665 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda 1300. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | 1300 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2500 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
