2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Kia Amanti

To start off, both 2007 Subaru Impreza and 2007 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza.

Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Amanti. 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 Kia Amanti (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Kia Amanti has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Subaru Impreza 2007 Kia Amanti
Make Subaru Kia
Model Impreza Amanti
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 187 Nm 261 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors


 

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