1995 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 247 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
