1998 Buick Signia vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Signia weights approximately 190 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 1998 Buick Signia has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Signia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Signia | Forester |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2616 mm |
