2005 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 279 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Legend | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Legend | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
