2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Impreza and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 45 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 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
