2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 348 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |