2005 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (266 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 183 kg more than 2005 Acura NSX.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (305 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
