1987 Pontiac Fiero vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 338 kg more than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. 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 1987 Pontiac Fiero. 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) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Fiero | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Fiero | Forester |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2616 mm |
