1990 Fiat Uno vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 803 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Uno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Fiat Uno 2012 Subaru Legacy
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Uno Legacy
Year Released 1990 2012
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 999 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 44 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 79 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 755 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 3690 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1535 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2750 mm


 

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