2009 Saturn Outlook vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Outlook weights approximately 305 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Saturn Outlook (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Saturn Outlook has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saturn Outlook will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saturn Outlook | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Saturn | Subaru |
| Model | Outlook | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
