1999 Renault Avantime vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2001 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Legacy (217 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Renault Avantime. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Avantime weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Avantime. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Subaru Legacy (289 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Avantime. (255 Nm). This means 2001 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Avantime. 2001 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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