1997 Fiat Duna vs. 1997 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1997 Fiat Duna and 1997 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 420 kg more than 1997 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Duna.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Fiat Duna 1997 Subaru Legacy
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Duna Legacy
Year Released 1997 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1696 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1410 mm


 

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