2003 Opel Signum vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Opel Signum 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 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (241 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Signum. 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 Opel Signum (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Signum 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.
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2003 Opel Signum | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Signum | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3173 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |