2003 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Intrepid 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 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 160 kg more than 2003 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2003 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Impreza (333 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Intrepid | 2003 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Intrepid | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
