2004 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 730 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2004 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Opel Astra | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Astra | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |