2004 Renault Fluence vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Renault Fluence 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Fluence is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Fluence (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Fluence should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Outback weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Renault Fluence.
Because 2004 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Fluence. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Renault Fluence (366 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Renault Fluence will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Fluence | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Fluence | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
