2001 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP) has 185 more horse power than 2001 Honda Accord. (65 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 203 kg more than 2001 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Accord. 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 (339 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Accord. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Accord | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
