1996 Honda Today vs. 2002 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2002 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 760 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Subaru Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2002 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Today | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
