1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 870 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Azure | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |