2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 1993 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 1993 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | ForTwo | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2530 mm |
