1996 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 37 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Legend | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
