2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Honda Subaru
Model Accord Legacy
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2352 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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