1963 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
