2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Lada Kalina 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 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. 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 Lada Kalina. 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 (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Kalina | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
