2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Opel Corsa 2011 Subaru Legacy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Corsa Legacy
Year Released 2007 2011
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1246 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 69 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption 3.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 44 L 70 L


 

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