2004 Opel Meriva vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Opel Meriva. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Meriva. 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 (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Meriva. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Meriva. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Opel Meriva | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Meriva | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |