2005 Subaru Outback vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Outback. (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 316 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, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Outback | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
