2005 Opel Tigra vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Opel Tigra 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 35 more horse power than 2005 Opel Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Opel Tigra. 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 Tigra. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Tigra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Tigra 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Tigra Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1364 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.4 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80.6 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 64 L


 

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