2007 Honda Element vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 613 kg more than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Subaru Legacy (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 2007 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 1992 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1992 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1992 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Element | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
