2004 Fiat Albea vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 182 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Albea. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 543 kg more than 2004 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Albea.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Fiat Albea 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Albea Legacy
Year Released 2004 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 60 HP 242 HP
Torque 102 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 6400 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 64 L


 

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