2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2004 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Impreza (316 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 12 kg more than 2004 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2004 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Impreza (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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2004 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | Spider | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |