2011 Lotus Evora vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Evora and 2011 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Because 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Evora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback. 2011 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Evora | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Evora | Outback |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
