1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Subaru R-2
To start off, 1972 Subaru R-2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Subaru R-2 (27 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Subaru R-2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Subaru R-2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Subaru R-2 (40 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Subaru R-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1972 Subaru R-2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | R-2 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
