1968 Fiat 600 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 644 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
