2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 510 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.

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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006 Subaru Impreza
Make Aston Martin Subaru
Model V8 Vantage Impreza
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4700 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 469 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 60 L