2013 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 542 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.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
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2013 Toyota 4Runner | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | 4Runner | Outback |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |