1999 Subaru Impreza vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Because 1999 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Echo. 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, 2005 Toyota Echo (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Impreza | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Echo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
