2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Impreza and 2007 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 358 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
