2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Fiat 500 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 628 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. 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 Fiat 500. 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 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | 500 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |