2004 Opel Omega vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 107 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Omega | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Omega | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
