2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 916 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
