2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 268 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
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2005 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fiesta | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |