2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2009 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Suzuki Alto would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Suzuki Alto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Impreza | Alto |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
