1995 Lancia Zeta vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 97 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lancia Zeta. 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, 1995 Lancia Zeta (236 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lancia Zeta | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Zeta | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
