2005 Nissan Terrano vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Terrano 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 284 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 Nissan Terrano (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Terrano | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Terrano | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
