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Subaru Legacy I (BC, facelift 1991) 1600 (95 Hp)
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Subaru Legacy:
The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru from 1989 to 2025. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine.
In 1996, a variant of the Legacy with heightened suspension called the Legacy Outback was introduced to compete in the burgeoning sport-utility vehicle class, and proved to be a sales success for Subaru. The Outback line was split into its own model in 2008, known as the Subaru Outback....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (BC, facelift 1991) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (I (BC, facelift 1991)). With 123 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1600 (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The smallest engine, offering very basic performance suitable only for light city driving; highway merges will require planning.
Fuel Economy
Likely the most fuel-efficient option, but still not outstanding given its low power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive provides excellent traction and stability.
- • Reliable Boxer engines known for durability and smooth operation.
- • Spacious interior and practical trunk space for a sedan.
- • Facelift brought updated styling and improved features.
Cons:
- • Base engines can feel underpowered, especially with automatic transmissions.
- • Fuel economy, particularly on larger engines and automatics, is not class-leading.
- • Interior design and materials are functional but lack premium feel.
- • Safety features are basic by modern standards.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (BC): 1989 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | I (BC, facelift 1991) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1600 (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 6400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 59.5 Hp/l [35mm more] |
| Torque: | 123 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ16 More details about the engine EJ16 |
| Engine displacement: | 1597 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 630 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 405 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4545 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1380 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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