2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 5 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 550 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Let's talk about torque, 2003 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato 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.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Ducato 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Ducato Legacy
Year Released 2008 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2286 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 14 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2020 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 2160 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 64 L


 

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