1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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. Both 1999 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 123 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Subaru Legacy 2009 Subaru Impreza
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy Impreza
Year Released 1999 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 219 Nm 331 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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