2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 239 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.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Colorado | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
