2000 Honda City vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2008 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | City | Outback |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
