2005 Suzuki Swift vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Swift. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Swift. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Swift | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Suzuki | Subaru |
| Model | Swift | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
