1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1997 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1997 Subaru Impreza is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 459 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1997 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2530 mm |
