1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 45 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 1048 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 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
