1997 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 69 kg more than 1997 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
