1996 Honda Today vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 780 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, 2002 Subaru Outback (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2002 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. 2002 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Today | Outback |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
