1990 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota 4Runner 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 33 more horse power than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. (193 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota 4Runner | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | 4Runner | Forester |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2616 mm |
