2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Accord (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Honda Subaru
Model Accord Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2997 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 253 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 64 L


 

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