2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 276 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
