2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 124 kg more than 2001 Subaru Impreza. 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 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (334 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
