2001 Subaru HM-01 vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru HM-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru HM-01 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (45 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru HM-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 29 kg more than 2001 Subaru HM-01. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (57 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru HM-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru HM-01 | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | HM-01 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2911 mm |
