2001 Fiat Ecobasic vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2001 Fiat Ecobasic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (60 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 654 kg more than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. 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 (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (163 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic.

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