2011 Subaru Forester vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 380 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer. 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 1985 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
