2002 Holden Frontera vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Frontera weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Frontera | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Frontera | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
