2000 Honda Legend vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Legend weights approximately 218 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2000 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Legend | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Legend | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
