1980 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 773 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Civic | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Legacy |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |