1995 Honda Today 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 Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 900 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Today 2000 Subaru Legacy
Make Honda Subaru
Model Today Legacy
Year Released 1995 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 47 HP 206 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 282 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1750 mm


 

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