2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 309 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Outback | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
