2008 Fiat Bravo 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 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Bravo. 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Bravo | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Bravo | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2457 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |