2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 258 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 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 2009 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Subaru Impreza 2009 Buick Park Avenue
Make Subaru Buick
Model Impreza Park Avenue
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 174 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1633 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 5175 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 3009 mm


 

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