1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (155 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 450 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Subaru Legacy (210 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (110 Nm). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1996 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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