2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Honda Inspire. (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Inspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Inspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Inspire | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Inspire | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |