Performance Review: Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Impreza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Subaru Impreza has a 1994cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F4's includes the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch

The Impreza shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Impreza's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1170 kgs (2579 lbs) this makes the Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM in the same weight category as the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Impreza shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 1994cc 16V F4 engine produces 237 bhp (176 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (243 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 224 lb-ft (303.7 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Subaru Impreza you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2004 Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR (227.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Impreza.

The Subaru Impreza has a Power to weight ratio of 202.5 bhp per ton and 191.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 Impreza competing with the 2004 Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR (227.3 bhp per ton) or the 2004 BMW Alpina Z4 Roadster S (227.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Subaru Impreza generating around 191.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1970 Lamborghini Jarama 3.9 V12 (216.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda 340 V8 (216.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Impreza and the 2006 Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Impreza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.47 secs @ 101.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor (13.41 secs), the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (13.41 secs), and the 1986 Porsche 928 S4 5.0L V8 (13.42 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM has a maximum speed of 135mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 Impreza equals the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM then how about the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (146 mph), or the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (146 mph).

Related Links:

1992 Impreza Rivals List.

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