1972 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 792 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2619 mm |
