1989 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1993 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Impreza (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
Because 1993 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Subaru Impreza (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1993 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1198 kg | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
