1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 1999 Holden Berlina and 1999 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 622 kg more than 1999 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Berlina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Impreza.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Holden Berlina 1999 Subaru Impreza
Make Holden Subaru
Model Berlina Impreza
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5664 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 302 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1008 kg
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2530 mm


 

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