1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 64 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.

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1999 Chevrolet Camaro 2011 Subaru Legacy
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Camaro Legacy
Year Released 1999 2011
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 317 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 468 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1486 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L