2005 Opel Combo vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Opel Combo 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Opel Combo. (64 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 Opel Combo. 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 Combo. 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 (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Combo. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Combo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Combo 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Combo Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1686 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 64 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 147 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 18.5 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1206 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 64 L


 

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