2011 Subaru Outback vs. 2011 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Outback and 2011 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra (239 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Outback weights approximately 162 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra.
Because 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Outback | 2011 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Subaru | Opel |
| Model | Outback | Astra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
