2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2005 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | Spider | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |