1995 Honda Prelude vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 154 kg more than 1995 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (197 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Prelude | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
