1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1995 Subaru Impreza is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 314 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Impreza 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, 1995 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1995 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
