1993 Toyota Previa vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Previa | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Previa | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
