1961 Fiat 600 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 51 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 723 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 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 600 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | 600 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1553 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |