1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (72 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 518 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Tempra | Forester |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2616 mm |