1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Forester |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |