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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 162 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 83 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | GTV | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
