2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2000 Honda Z
To start off, both 2000 Subaru Legacy and 2000 Honda Z were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Honda Z. 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2000 Honda Z | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
