2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Subaru Outback is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 226 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Silverado | Outback |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
