2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | FR-V | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1449 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
