2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Impreza | 120 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |