1979 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 545 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
