1991 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 187 kg more than 1991 Holden Commodore. 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 Holden Commodore. 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 Holden Commodore (293 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Commodore | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | Forester |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2616 mm |
