2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 460 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. 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 Fiat Palio. 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 (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Palio | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |