2010 Subaru Outback vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 117 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Outback | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Outback | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
