2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 98 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira. 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 2004 Holden Zafira. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Holden Zafira 2010 Subaru Legacy
Make Holden Subaru
Model Zafira Legacy
Year Released 2004 2010
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 145 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1535 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2750 mm


 

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