1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1992 Honda Prelude and 1992 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 67 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Subaru Legacy (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Honda Prelude 1992 Subaru Legacy
Make Honda Subaru
Model Prelude Legacy
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2257 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 158 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 263 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 75 mm
Top Speed 213 km/hour 219 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1377 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2590 mm


 

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