1997 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend. 1997 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Honda Legend | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Legend | Forester |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |