1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (130 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 206 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Coupe | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Coupe | Forester |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
