2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 727 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Impreza | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1984 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |