2003 Subaru R2 I CVT vs. 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD

To start off, both 2003 Subaru R2 I CVT and 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2003 Subaru R2 I CVT and 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD are equipped with a 658 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2 I CVT. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2 I CVT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2 I CVT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Subaru R2 I CVT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD 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 R2 S AWD (103 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2 I CVT. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2 I CVT.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Subaru R2 I CVT 2003 Subaru R2 S AWD
Make Subaru Subaru
Model R2 R2
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 658 cc 658 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 44 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 58 Nm 103 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 56 mm 56 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66.8 mm 66.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 870 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 30 L


 

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