2006 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 7 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 4 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback Sport.
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, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Outback Sport | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback Sport | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
