1998 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 545 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |