2011 Subaru Impreza 1.5 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza 1.5 and 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza 1.5. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza 1.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI (515 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza 1.5. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza 1.5.
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2011 Subaru Impreza 1.5 | 2011 Subaru Impreza Cosworth STI | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Impreza | Impreza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |