2005 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2005 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (172 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 384 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 Jeep Wrangler (319 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Wrangler | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
