2006 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 67 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | MDX | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
