2005 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ka and 2005 Subaru Traviq were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Traviq is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Traviq (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Traviq should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Traviq weights approximately 514 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka. 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 Subaru Traviq (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Traviq will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ka | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ka | Traviq |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
