2004 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |