2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2000 Honda Capa
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Capa would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 406 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa. 2000 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2000 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Capa |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2370 mm |
