2004 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 2004 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
