2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Opel Meriva 2012 Subaru Legacy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Meriva Legacy
Year Released 2003 2012
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 101 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 70 L


 

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