2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Outback weights approximately 306 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Outback (215 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |