1981 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Legacy |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 2211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2590 mm |