1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Corvette and 1999 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Corvette | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |