1999 Volvo S80 vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1999 Volvo S80 and 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 16 more horse power than 1999 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo S80 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 1999 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1999 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 1999 Volvo S80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Volvo S80 | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Volvo | Subaru |
Model | S80 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |