2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (241 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. 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 2007 Opel Corsa. 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 (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa 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.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Opel Corsa 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Corsa Legacy
Year Released 2007 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 241 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.5 mm 89.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.2 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.7:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 64 L


 

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