2001 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 241 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. 2011 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2001 Vauxhall Frontera has manual transmission. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Vauxhall Frontera | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Vauxhall | Subaru |
Model | Frontera | Legacy |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |