2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Smart ForTwo | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Smart | Subaru |
Model | ForTwo | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 64 L |