2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 176 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 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, 2009 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |