1968 Fiat 125 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 598 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. 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 1968 Fiat 125. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | 125 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |