2007 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Kalos and 2007 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Kalos | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Kalos | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
