2003 Toyota Prius vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Prius 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 95 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 308 kg more than 2003 Toyota Prius. 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 2003 Toyota Prius. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Prius | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Prius | Outback |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 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 | 76 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
| 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 | 1250 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
