1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 47 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
