2001 Vauxhall Astra vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Astra 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 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Astra.

Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. 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 (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Vauxhall Astra 2011 Subaru Legacy
Make Vauxhall Subaru
Model Astra Legacy
Year Released 2001 2011
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2751 mm


 

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