2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Outback (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | RDX | Outback |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |