2009 Honda Element vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 26 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 1999 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Element | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
