2004 Honda Element vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Element | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |