1986 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic 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 45 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 586 kg more than 1986 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 1986 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 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1821 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2751 mm |
