1995 Honda Today vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 948 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 2013 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Today | Outback |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2050 mm |
