2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, both 2003 Subaru Legacy and 2003 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 148 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 Vauxhall Omega. 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 (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Omega.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Subaru Legacy 2003 Vauxhall Omega
Make Subaru Vauxhall
Model Legacy Omega
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1608 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2740 mm


 

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