1979 Subaru Coupe vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Coupe 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 100 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 621 kg more than 1979 Subaru Coupe. 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 1979 Subaru Coupe. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (125 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Coupe | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Coupe | Outback |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |
