2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Impreza and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 96 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza. 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
