2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2003 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Outback. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Outback.
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, 2008 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Outback. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Titan | 2003 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Titan | Outback |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |