1990 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 220 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Legend | Impreza |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1988 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2645 mm |