1998 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord 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 21 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 256 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. 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 1998 Honda Accord. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Outback |
Year Released | 1998 | 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 |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
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 | 1302 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |