1996 Hyundai Marcia vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 206 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Marcia | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Marcia | Outback |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
