2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 52 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |