2010 Subaru Outback vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Outback and 2010 BMW 120 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 177 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Outback | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| 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 | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
