2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 1999 Acura RL
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura RL weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 1999 Acura RL | |
| Make | Subaru | Acura |
| Model | Legacy | RL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
