1999 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Lumina (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Lumina | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
