1998 Subaru Impreza vs. 2006 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2006 Kia Amanti is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Amanti weights approximately 819 kg more than 1998 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Amanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2006 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Impreza | Amanti |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
