2000 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2000 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider (155 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 34 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (197 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Subaru Legacy
Make Alfa Romeo Subaru
Model Spider Legacy
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 155 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 197 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1356 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L