2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Blazer | Impreza |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |