1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 839 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Azure | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |
