1989 Alpine V6 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 370 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alpine V6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Alpine | Subaru |
| Model | V6 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2616 mm |
