1999 Subaru Vivio vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1999 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Vivio | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Subaru | Xedos |
| Model | Vivio | 9 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |
