2005 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Outback Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Outback Sport would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Outback Sport. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 602 kg more than 2005 Subaru Outback Sport. 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback Sport. (225 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Outback Sport | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Outback Sport | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
