2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Astra. 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Astra 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Astra Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.5 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1210 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 64 L


 

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