2005 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 6 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 AC Aceca. 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 1999 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2005 AC Aceca 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Aceca | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
