2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Astra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Astra. 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 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra. 2012 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Opel Astra | |
Make | Subaru | Opel |
Model | Legacy | Astra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |