1995 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1995 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 344 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 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
