2005 Subaru Outback vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Outback and 2005 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Subaru Outback and 2005 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 2,458 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (250 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Outback weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza. 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, 2005 Subaru Outback (339 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Outback | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Outback | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |