2012 SSC Tuatara vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1180 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 148 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 SSC Tuatara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 812 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 SSC Tuatara | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | SSC | Subaru |
| Model | Tuatara | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6932 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 1350 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1042 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1092 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2667 mm | 2619 mm |
