2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Spider | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |
