1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
