1990 Honda Integra vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 Honda Integra. 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 1990 Honda Integra. 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 (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Integra | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Integra | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2619 mm |
