2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Panda and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Subaru Legacy (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Panda | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Panda | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |