2010 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 67 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback. 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Outback | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
