1993 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
