1999 Honda Today vs. 1996 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 434 kg more than 1999 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, 1996 Subaru Impreza (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1996 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Today | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
