2006 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Subaru XT
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru XT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru XT would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Subaru XT. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru XT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Subaru XT weights approximately 307 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1988 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | XT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
