2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2006 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Brera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
