2003 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 616 kg more than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Ypsilon | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Ypsilon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
