2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 1 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord. 2003 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Subaru Impreza | 2003 Honda Accord | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Impreza | Accord |
Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |