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Subaru Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) 1600 (95 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991)). With 123 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1180 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1600 (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Entry-level power, best suited for light duty and city commutes. Struggles significantly with highway speeds or heavy loads, requiring patience.
Fuel Economy
Likely the most fuel-efficient option, but its limited power means it might work harder, impacting real-world economy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for superior traction
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body style
- • Reliable and durable boxer engines
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Good ground clearance for light off-road capability
Cons:
- • Older automatic transmissions can be sluggish
- • Fuel economy is not a strong point for larger engines
- • Interior design is dated by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
- • Some parts may be harder to source for older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (BC): 1989 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1600 (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 6400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 59.5 Hp/l [110mm 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) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.6 kg/Nm, 104.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 |
| Max. weight: | 1900 |
| Max load: | 720 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1550 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4620 mm mm [110mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1420 mm mm [35mm more] |
| 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): | 10.2 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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