1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 237 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 840 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Azure | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
