2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 5 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 178 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 328 kg more than 2008 Seat Cordoba. 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 2008 Seat Cordoba. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Cordoba 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.
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2008 Seat Cordoba | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Cordoba | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |