1978 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 628 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
