2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2003 Holden Zafira

To start off, both 2003 Subaru Legacy and 2003 Holden Zafira were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Holden Zafira. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Zafira.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Holden Zafira. 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 (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Subaru Legacy 2003 Holden Zafira
Make Subaru Holden
Model Legacy Zafira
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 146 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2700 mm


 

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