2006 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Outback (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 305 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback.
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, 2004 Subaru Outback (285 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Outback |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |