1982 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1982 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Suburban weights approximately 661 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
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 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 GMC Suburban | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Forester |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2616 mm |
