2005 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
