2010 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 154 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.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Equinox | Outback |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |