2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-V. (184 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
