2009 Honda FR-V vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V 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 (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda FR-V weights approximately 151 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda FR-V. 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda FR-V 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Honda Subaru
Model FR-V Legacy
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1668 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 154 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.4 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1466 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1620 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 64 L


 

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