1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2001 Subaru Forester is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 130 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
