1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (144 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | GTV | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
