2000 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
