2009 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 216 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Civic 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Honda Subaru
Model Civic Legacy
Year Released 2009 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1134 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 64 L


 

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