2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 125 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo GTV 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Alfa Romeo Subaru
Model GTV Legacy
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2640 mm


 

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