2011 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 258 kg more than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Fiat Grande Punto | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Grande Punto | Legacy |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |