1981 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord 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 186 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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 1981 Honda Accord. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Impreza |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2619 mm |