1999 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 104 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Malibu.

Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. 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 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. (203 Nm). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. 1999 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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