2001 Honda S2000 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 S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Honda S2000. 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 S2000. 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 (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S2000 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
