2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 341 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
