1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 316 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. 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 1991 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.

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1991 Buick Roadmaster 2010 Subaru Forester
Make Buick Subaru
Model Roadmaster Forester
Year Released 1991 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5731 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 177 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1524 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1699 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 64 L