2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 212 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Honda Accord 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. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
