1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 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 (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 735 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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 1956 Fiat 1100. 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 (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 1100 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
