1991 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 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 (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1991 Honda Accord. (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 110 kg more than 1991 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 1991 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Accord. (230 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2449 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2624 mm |
