2000 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 315 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 65535 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2625 mm |
