1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 145 kg more than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Prelude | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Prelude | Legacy |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |