2009 Ford Ka vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ka | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ka | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
