2010 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 506 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura MDX | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | MDX | Outback |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |