2009 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 128 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Opel Corsa | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Corsa | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |