2007 Acura TL vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2002 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | TL | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
