2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (170 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord.

Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2012 Honda Accord (350 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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