1972 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 930 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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 Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Outback |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
