2000 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 10 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 235 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 2010 Seat Exeo. 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Subaru | Seat |
| Model | Impreza | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2642 mm |
