2004 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 480 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 2004 Honda Accord. 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, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
