1999 Subaru Impreza vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 602 kg more than 1999 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Impreza. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Impreza | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
