2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 203 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
