1999 Opel Omega vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Omega | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
