2003 Holden Astra vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Holden Astra and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Holden Astra. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 212 kg more than 2003 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Holden Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Holden Astra | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Holden | Subaru |
Model | Astra | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |