2006 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Subaru Impreza.

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, 2003 Subaru Impreza (333 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2003 Subaru Impreza
Make Honda Subaru
Model Accord Impreza
Year Released 2006 2003
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 246 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 333 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 60 L


 

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