2011 Fiat Strada 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 Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Strada.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Strada. 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Strada. 2012 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Strada | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Strada | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4444 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1644 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2718 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
