2004 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 BMW X5 and 2004 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (166 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X5 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 64 L |
