2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 450 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Jazz | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |