2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Shuttle | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
