2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. 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 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
