2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 550 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Pilot | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 250 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
