2008 Honda Element vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 327 kg more than 2008 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Element | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
