2004 Honda S2000 vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 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 2,147 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Honda S2000. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda S2000 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda S2000. 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda S2000 | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S2000 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2147 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
