1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
