2002 Dodge Neon vs. 2002 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Neon and 2002 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Neon.
Because 2002 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Dodge Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Neon | 2002 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Neon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
