1996 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 14 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 62 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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, 2010 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Legend | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Legend | Outback |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |