2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 163 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | GT | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |