2013 Subaru BRZ vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2013 Subaru BRZ and 2013 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Subaru BRZ and 2013 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 65 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Subaru BRZ. 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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru BRZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru BRZ | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | BRZ | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4235 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
