1993 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
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 Oldsmobile Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Bravada | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2616 mm |
