1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca

To start off, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Subaru Legacy 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy B9 Tribeca
Year Released 1999 2007
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 2999 cc
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 219 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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