1983 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1983 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 480 kg more than 1983 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Accord. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Accord | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
