2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 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 Subaru Outback (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Outback | 2005 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Will |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
