1955 Abarth 600 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 886 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 600 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Abarth | Subaru |
Model | 600 | Forester |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2616 mm |