2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2005 Honda Pilot 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Subaru Outback.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Pilot | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
