2013 Subaru Outback vs. 2013 Scion iQ
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Outback and 2013 Scion iQ 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 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2013 Scion iQ. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 596 kg more than 2013 Scion iQ. 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion iQ. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Scion iQ | |
| Make | Subaru | Scion |
| Model | Outback | iQ |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Electric |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
