2001 Subaru Impreza vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Camry weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2001 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Camry. 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 (334 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm). This means 2001 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Impreza | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
