2008 Subaru Forester vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
