1996 Rover 220 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 96 kg more than 1996 Rover 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 220. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1996 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 220 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 220 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
