2002 Honda Acty vs. 2003 Subaru Outback

To start off, 2003 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Outback weights approximately 675 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Acty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Outback (225 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2003 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.

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