2005 Scion tC vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2005 Scion tC 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 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Impreza (222 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Scion tC. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 208 kg more than 2005 Scion tC. 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 Scion tC. 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 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion tC. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Scion tC | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Scion | Subaru |
| Model | tC | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2361 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
