2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Outback. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Outback weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
