2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Legacy and 2011 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 664 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2011 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Subaru | Fiat |
| Model | Legacy | Panda |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
