1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 130 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
