2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2007 Kia Picanto 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 432 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. 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 Kia Picanto. 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 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Picanto | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Picanto | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
