2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 235 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 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
