1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy. 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 1999 Bentley Azure. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (210 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Azure | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2530 mm |
