2000 Subaru Impreza vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (292 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Outback |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
