2005 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord 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 11 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 122 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. 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 2005 Honda Accord. 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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 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 | 160 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| 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 | 1436 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
