2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 1996 Fiat Siena

To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Fiat Siena. 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 1996 Fiat Siena. 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, 1996 Fiat Siena (200 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (186 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Siena 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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