2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
