1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 963 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
