2004 Skoda Fabia vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2004 Skoda Fabia and 2004 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Skoda Fabia | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Skoda | Subaru |
| Model | Fabia | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
