2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Transit Connect | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2624 mm |