1980 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2004 Subaru Forester is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 595 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Estate | Forester |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |