1994 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 60 kg more than 1994 Honda NSX.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda NSX | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
