2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 850 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Express | Impreza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |