1980 BMW 316 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 480 kg more than 1980 BMW 316. 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 1980 BMW 316. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 316 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 316 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
