1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda CR-V weights approximately 163 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm). This means 2002 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
