1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2010 Honda Odyssey is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 620 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1994 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1994 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5133 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1748 mm |
