2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 495 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Pilot. 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, both vehicles can yield 343 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
