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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 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 70 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 (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |