1979 Honda Prelude 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 Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude 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 (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 645 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. 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 Prelude. 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
