2008 Fiat Panda 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 Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 593 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.
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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Panda | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |
