1997 Subaru Impreza vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 295 kg more than 1995 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, 1997 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1995 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1997 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 1997 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Subaru Impreza | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Impreza | Today |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
