2004 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (168 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 203 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Vectra (370 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Vectra | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Vectra | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
