1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Punto and 1999 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 575 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Punto | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
