2000 Holden Zafira vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 Holden Zafira. 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 2000 Holden Zafira. 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 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Zafira | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Zafira | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2751 mm |
