2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 26 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2010 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
