1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Firebird | Forester |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2615 mm |
