2007 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Vivio.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Vivio. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1998 Subaru Vivio has manual transmission. 1998 Subaru Vivio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1998 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2320 mm |
