2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Impreza and 2010 Toyota iQ 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 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 535 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. 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 Toyota iQ. 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 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | iQ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 32 L |
