2004 Honda City vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 541 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (225 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | City | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1481 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
