2003 Subaru Outback vs. 2005 Toyota Will

To start off, 2005 Toyota Will is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Outback (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 25 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Outback (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Will. 2005 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Subaru Outback 2005 Toyota Will
Make Subaru Toyota
Model Outback Will
Year Released 2003 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 1792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 162 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1435 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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