1996 Kia Sephia vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1996 Kia Sephia and 1996 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Kia Sephia. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Kia Sephia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Kia Sephia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Kia Sephia | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sephia | Legacy |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |