1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |
