2011 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Outback Sport and 2011 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Subaru Outback Sport and 2011 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 125 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Subaru Outback Sport | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Outback Sport | Impreza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |