1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Step Wagon | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
