2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. 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 91 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Solara. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Solara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2455 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
