2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Silverado | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2624 mm |
