2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Altima | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
