2000 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (292 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Impreza | Pilot |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |