2000 Kia Sephia II vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2000 Kia Sephia II and 2000 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 348 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (145 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sephia II. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sephia II has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sephia II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sephia II | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sephia II | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
