1990 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 532 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
