2000 Subaru Forester vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 839 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Subaru Forester | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Subaru | Aston Martin |
Model | Forester | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2920 mm |