2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Honda Stream
To start off, 2011 Honda Stream is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Stream weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Stream. 2011 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2004 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2004 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Honda Stream | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Legacy | Stream |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |