1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 401 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Marea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Marea | Legacy |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |