1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 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 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 142 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 237 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera. 2012 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. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Opel Frontera | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Frontera | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |