1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 483 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. 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 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Fleetwood | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2616 mm |
