2006 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru SVX weights approximately 96 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 1992 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1992 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | SVX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
