2002 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 272 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Outback |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
