1999 Honda City vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | City | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
