1983 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1983 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 508 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude. 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 1983 Honda Prelude. 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 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Prelude | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Prelude | Legacy |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |