2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 381 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Silverado | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2740 mm |
