2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |