2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
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 Subaru Impreza (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
