2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 139 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Impreza | Insight |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
