2006 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | 4Runner | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
