1990 Rover 400 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 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 524 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Rover 400. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 400 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2616 mm |
