1988 Honda Concerto vs. 2009 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1988 Honda Concerto. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport 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, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Concerto. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Concerto | 2009 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Concerto | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
