2005 Subaru Outback vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Outback and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Outback. (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 541 kg more than 2005 Subaru Outback. 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 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Outback | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Outback | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 4399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
