2006 Subaru Impreza vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 493 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. 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 (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Impreza | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
