2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Altima and 2012 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Nissan Altima and 2012 Subaru Outback are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Outback weights approximately 94 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Because 2012 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 2012 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Altima | Outback |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1536 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
