2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 362 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Fiesta | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
