2001 Honda Fit vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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 2001 Honda Fit. 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 (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Fit | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2645 mm |
