2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (171 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 281 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 2008 Subaru Impreza
Make Pontiac Subaru
Model Grand Prix Impreza
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 171 HP
Torque 312 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1352 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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