2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri and 2001 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 19 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (260 Nm). This means 2001 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Centauri | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
