1999 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1999 Pontiac Sunfire 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 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Pontiac Sunfire | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | Sunfire | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |