2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2001 Fiat Stilo and 2001 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Legacy (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 388 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Subaru Legacy (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo. 2001 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Fiat Stilo 2001 Subaru Legacy
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Stilo Legacy
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 94 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 129 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.5 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.4 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.7:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1152 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 64 L


 

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