2009 Honda Fit vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 146 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Fit | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
