2004 Seat Arosa vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 445 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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 Seat Arosa. 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 (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa 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 Seat Arosa | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Arosa | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |