1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 136 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.

Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.

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