1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2000 Subaru Impreza is newer by 31 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 760 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
