2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
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2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 330 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |