1999 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 98 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda NSX. 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 @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
