2005 BMW X3 vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2005 BMW X3 and 2005 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X3 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X3 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 BMW X3 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X3 | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X3 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
