1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 212 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Frontera | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
