2007 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 495 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. 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 (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |