1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 93 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | LeSabre | Forester |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2616 mm |