1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 39 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1005 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 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | 500 | Forester |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |