2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2001 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Siena. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 312 kg more than 2001 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 2001 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Siena. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2001 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Subaru | Fiat |
| Model | Legacy | Siena |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
