1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 1999 Subaru Legacy and 1999 Subaru Impreza 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 65 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 364 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Impreza.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Subaru Legacy 1999 Subaru Impreza
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy Impreza
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 219 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1146 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2530 mm


 

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