1979 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 465 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
