2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 2005 Honda Civic. 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 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1486 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |