1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 234 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Spirit. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Spirit | Forester |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2211 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2616 mm |
