2011 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 149 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Tacoma | Impreza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |