2010 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Outback Sport and 2010 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 34 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Sport (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Outback Sport | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
