2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 159 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Legacy | Accord |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |