1998 Fiat Marea vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Marea. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 231 kg more than 1998 Fiat Marea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Fiat Marea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Marea | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Marea | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |