2003 Skoda Fabia vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Skoda Fabia 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 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia. 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 (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2003 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2003 Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Skoda | Subaru |
Model | Fabia | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |