1999 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 474 kg more than 1999 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2013 Honda Accord (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Impreza | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Impreza | Accord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2725 mm |
