1996 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2012 Fiat Albea is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 199 kg more than 2012 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Subaru | Fiat |
| Model | Legacy | Albea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
