2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 905 kg more than 2011 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2003 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Expedition | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2624 mm |
