2003 Seat Arosa vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 698 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa. 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 2003 Seat Arosa. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Arosa | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Arosa | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
