2006 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Outback Sport and 2006 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Outback Sport. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback weights approximately 4 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback Sport. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Subaru Outback Sport | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Outback Sport | Outback |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |