2002 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 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 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 76 kg more than 2002 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 2002 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Outback |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 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 | 160 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 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 | 1480 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |