2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1017 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
