2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti

To start off, both 2010 Subaru Impreza and 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (94 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Subaru Impreza 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti
Make Subaru Chevrolet
Model Impreza Lacetti
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1399 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 265 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1245 kg
Vehicle Length 4415 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2619 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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