1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. 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 19 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Subaru Legacy 1994 Subaru Legacy
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy Legacy
Year Released 1999 1994
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 2212 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 219 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 96.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 75 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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