1999 Eagle Talon vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1999 Eagle Talon 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Eagle Talon.

Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Eagle Talon. 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 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Eagle Talon 1999 Subaru Legacy
Make Eagle Subaru
Model Talon Legacy
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 208 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2640 mm


 

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