2008 Opel Antara vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Antara | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Antara | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
