2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 174 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
