1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
