2001 Toyota MR2 vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota MR2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota MR2 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | MR2 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2624 mm |
