2002 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 614 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Legacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |