1995 Opel Calibra vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Calibra | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Calibra | Forester |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
