1998 Toyota Camry vs. 1998 Subaru Impreza
When comparing the 1998 Toyota Camry's and the 1998 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and reliability. The 1998 Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Toyota Camry's and the 1998 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Subaru Impreza is a better car than the 1998 Toyota Camry.
1998 Toyota Camry vs. 1998 Subaru Impreza Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1998 Toyota Camry loses 40.7 percent of its value and the 1998 Subaru Impreza loses 34 percent of its value. This means the 1998 Subaru Impreza retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1998 Toyota Camry.
1998 Toyota Camry vs. 1998 Subaru Impreza Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Camry is 9.0 out of 10 while the Subaru Impreza's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Subaru Impreza being ranked 6 out of 26 Best Compact Cars.
1998 Toyota Camry vs. 1998 Subaru Impreza Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry is 9.0 out of 10. For the Subaru Impreza the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Impreza.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1998 Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 133 horsepower, and the 1998 Subaru Impreza base engine makes 137 horsepower. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 522 miles. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 351 miles. This gives the 1998 Toyota Camry the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1998 Subaru Impreza. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1998 Toyota Camry and the 1998 Subaru Impreza have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1913 - 7989
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.406689
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.34004
Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.982511 / 10
Reliability:
9.047535 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.087853 / 10
Reliability:
8.563559 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Camry Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Subaru Impreza Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 26Ranking
27 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1998 Toyota Camry Trim Levels
CE, CE V6, LE, LE V6, XLE, XLE V6
1998 Subaru Impreza Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
133 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
147 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 522 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
260 / 351 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2998 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2690 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
172.2 inches
Wheelbase:
99.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available