1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 919 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | 500 | Forester |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 480 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |