1996 Honda Today vs. 1996 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 1996 Honda Today and 1996 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Outback (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Outback weights approximately 700 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Subaru Outback (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 1996 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Today | Outback |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |