2005 Subaru Forester vs. 1971 Toyota Century

To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.

Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota Century. 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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2005 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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