2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2002 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 469 kg more than 2002 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2002 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Subaru Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (335 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 2002 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Explorer | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
