2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 234 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 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 2011 Honda Accord. 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, 2011 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Legacy | Accord |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |