2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Pilot | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
