1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (221 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 420 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V8 Vantage | Forester |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2615 mm |