2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and 2013 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 172 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Equinox | Outback |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4771 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
