2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Fiat Punto 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Punto Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1909 cc 2455 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 185 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1150 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 64 L


 

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