1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 10 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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1999 Subaru Legacy | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
Model | Legacy | Korando |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |