2000 Honda City vs. 1990 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,820 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Subaru Legacy (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Subaru Legacy (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1990 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | City | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1820 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
