2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 86 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V. 2008 Honda FR-V has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda FR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda FR-V 2011 Subaru Impreza
Make Honda Subaru
Model FR-V Impreza
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1449 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2624 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 64 L


 

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