1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 340 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat Berline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Berline | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
