1992 Porsche 968 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 968. (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 140 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968. 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 1992 Porsche 968. 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 968 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 968 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
