1996 Hyundai Lantra vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (141 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Lantra.
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1996 Hyundai Lantra | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Lantra | Forester |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 319 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |