1998 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | NSX | Impreza |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |