2010 Subaru Forester vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda

To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 603 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Subaru Forester 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
Make Subaru Aston Martin
Model Forester Lagonda
Year Released 2010 1982
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 5340 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 170 HP 309 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 435 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 4559 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1781 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1699 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2616 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 97 L


 

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