2003 Opel Corsa vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2003 Opel Corsa 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 475 kg more than 2003 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa. 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 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Corsa. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Opel Corsa 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Corsa Legacy
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 998 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 58 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 88 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.5:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 905 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2680 mm