2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 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 67 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Outback. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Titan | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
