2004 Honda Fit vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 573 kg more than 2004 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Fit | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Fit | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |