1996 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 Forester (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Legend | Forester |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
