2001 Acura CL vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2001 Acura CL is newer by 1 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura CL weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.

Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura CL. 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, 2001 Acura CL (294 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (291 Nm). This means 2001 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza. 2001 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2001 Acura CL 2000 Subaru Impreza
Make Acura Subaru
Model CL Impreza
Year Released 2001 2000
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 0 HP
Torque 294 Nm 291 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1574 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2530 mm