1997 Honda Today vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2000 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 560 kg more than 1997 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Today | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| 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 | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 353 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
