2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Honda Odyssey 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 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Odyssey. 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 Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza. 2008 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Odyssey | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
