1999 Lotus Elise vs. 2002 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2002 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 607 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Elise | 2002 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Elise | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 708 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
