1976 BMW 630 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 22 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 630 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2615 mm |
