1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 552 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. 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 1973 Buick Centurion. 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Centurion | Forester |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2616 mm |
