1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 326 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Cutlass | Forester |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2616 mm |
