1995 Subaru Vivio vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Vivio 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 222 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 805 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Subaru Vivio. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Subaru Vivio | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Vivio | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2624 mm |
