1988 Renault 25 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 215 kg more than 1988 Renault 25.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Renault 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 25 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 25 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2847 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
