2008 Honda S2000 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 S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 132 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda S2000. 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 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S2000 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
