2002 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Legacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |