1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1999 Lotus M250 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 560 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lotus M250. 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 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus M250 | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | M250 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
