2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Outback. (250 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 839 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
