1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude. 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 1984 Honda Prelude. 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 (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Prelude | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Prelude | Legacy |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1827 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |