2009 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Opel Meriva | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Meriva | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
