1992 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. 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 1992 Cadillac DeVille. 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 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac DeVille | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | DeVille | Forester |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2616 mm |
