1993 Nissan Maxima vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Maxima. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1993 Nissan Maxima (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
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1993 Nissan Maxima | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Maxima | Impreza |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 253 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2619 mm |