2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 357 kg more than 2004 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Fiesta 2010 Subaru Impreza
Make Ford Subaru
Model Fiesta Impreza
Year Released 2004 2010
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1108 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2619 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 64 L


 

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