2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1990 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 353 kg more than 1990 Venturi Coupe. 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 1990 Venturi Coupe. 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 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Subaru | Venturi |
| Model | Impreza | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
