1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW Dinan. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 2011 Subaru Forester
Make BMW Subaru
Model Dinan Forester
Year Released 1995 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 0 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 350 Nm
Top Speed 321 km/hour 187 km/hour
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2616 mm


 

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