2004 Honda Fit vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 498 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 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Fit | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
