1984 Renault Siete vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault Siete 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 101 more horse power than 1984 Renault Siete. (44 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 735 kg more than 1984 Renault Siete. 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 1984 Renault Siete. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault Siete. (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault Siete | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Siete | Forester |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2616 mm |
