2010 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Outback Sport would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 75 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 2011 BMW 123. 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Outback Sport | 123 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
