1996 Acura Integra vs. 1998 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Acura Integra.
Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1996 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Legacy. 1996 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1998 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1998 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura Integra | 1998 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | Integra | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
