2004 Honda City vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 648 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | City | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
