2007 Subaru Outback vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Outback. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 855 kg more than 2007 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 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Outback | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 99 L |
