2001 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 267 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Subaru |
| Model | Frontera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2624 mm |
