1991 Fiat Tipo vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Tipo. (145 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 294 kg more than 1991 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Fiat Tipo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Tipo. (173 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Tipo | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Tipo | Forester |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
