1978 Renault 4 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 820 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Renault 4. 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 4 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2615 mm |
