2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 Subaru Impreza (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |