2002 Subaru Outback Automatic vs. 2002 Subaru Outback 3
To start off, both 2002 Subaru Outback Automatic and 2002 Subaru Outback 3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Outback 3 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback Automatic. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback 3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback 3 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Subaru Outback Automatic. 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 3 (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback Automatic. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Outback 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Subaru Outback Automatic | 2002 Subaru Outback 3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback | Outback |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
