2002 Subaru Impreza vs. 2002 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 2002 Subaru Impreza and 2002 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Subaru Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S-MX. 2002 Honda S-MX has automatic transmission and 2002 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2002 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Subaru Impreza | 2002 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Impreza | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
