2009 Fiat Idea vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Idea and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 69 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 408 kg more than 2009 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Idea. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Idea. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Idea.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Idea 2009 Subaru Legacy
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Idea Legacy
Year Released 2009 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 79 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 114 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 163 km/hour 193 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1150 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1535 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 65 L


 

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