2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 51 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Taurus | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Taurus | Impreza |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |