1993 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Impreza 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 110 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 132 kg more than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
Because 1993 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
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1993 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Impreza | Insight |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |