2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 750 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.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Impreza | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 16.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2895 mm |
