2007 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
