1995 Subaru Legacy vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 51 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Golf.

Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, both vehicles can yield 170 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1999 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 1995 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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