2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Primera 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Outback weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Primera. 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 Nissan Primera (314 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Primera | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2182 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
