1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 16 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Coupe | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Coupe | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
