2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and 2003 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,128 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Impreza. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2003 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Impreza. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Impreza. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Subaru Impreza
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Silverado Impreza
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8128 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 340 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2600 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 5790 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2560 mm