2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Panda 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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2005 Fiat Panda | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Panda | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |