2004 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (293 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 330 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
