2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 2007 Subaru Impreza. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 2007 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 2007 Subaru Impreza.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V8 Vantage | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2457 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 |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |