1988 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 339 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Outback |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2741 mm |
