2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Brilliance BS6
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Impreza would be higher. 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 18 more horse power than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Brilliance BS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Brilliance BS6. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Brilliance BS6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Brilliance BS6 | |
| Make | Subaru | Brilliance |
| Model | Impreza | BS6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2800 mm |
