2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 982 kg more than 1999 Subaru Impreza. 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda Odyssey | 1999 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Odyssey | Impreza |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |