1988 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2000 Subaru Impreza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 54 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
