2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 500 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 743 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. 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 Fiat 500. 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 Subaru Impreza (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat 500 | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | 500 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |