2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2008 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Impreza and 2008 Suzuki Splash were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 603 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Splash. 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 Suzuki Splash. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Impreza | Splash |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
