1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 817 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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1999 Bentley Azure | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Azure | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
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 | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |