2006 Opel Signum vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 128 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2006 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Signum | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Signum | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
