1979 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 187 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat Campagnola | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Campagnola | Forester |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |