2007 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (138 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 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 2007 Opel Zafira. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Zafira | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Zafira | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
