2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 3 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 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 62 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Palio II 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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2006 Fiat Palio II | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Palio II | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |