1977 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 420 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
