1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 546 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. 1999 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Odyssey | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2619 mm |
