2002 Holden Cruze vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2002 Holden Cruze and 2002 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Holden Cruze. 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 (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Holden Cruze | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Holden | Subaru |
Model | Cruze | Outback |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |