2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Porsche Boxster 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 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Outback weights approximately 317 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Boxster | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
