2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 2009 Honda Accord. 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 (515 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
