2004 Skoda Fabia vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 218 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 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Skoda Fabia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
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2004 Skoda Fabia | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Skoda | Subaru |
Model | Fabia | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |