2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Impreza (166 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Impreza (225 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
