2002 Vauxhall Vectra vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Subaru |
| Model | Vectra | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
