2002 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 19 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Impreza |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |