Car comparison

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurbovsNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Impreza I (GC)

GT 2.0 Turbo

211 hp1994 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1994-2000
VS

Nissan Bluebird (U14)

2.0 SSS-Z

190 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 TurboNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
-
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,994cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,350mm171in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,690mm67in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,455mm57in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
353L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurboNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-ZPowerTorque
  • Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7,000 rpm6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 TurboNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
31.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo has 21 hp more than Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
1,250 kg
2,756 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo6.3 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 TurboNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Trunk score
353 L
12.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 94 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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