1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 575 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Subaru | Vauxhall |
| Model | Legacy | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
