2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 65535 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2625 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
