Drag Race: 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R vs 2023 Outback 2.4T

(Virtual) DRAG RACE: 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R vs 2023 Outback 2.4T. For more details on this you can read our full report here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/2023... 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – 2005 Subaru Outback walk-around 03:28 – Virtual drag race details 04:19 – 2005 Outback engine sound tests 05:42 – 2005 Outback 0-100 tests 07:05 – Exhaust sound comparison; 2.4T vs 3.0R 08:21 – Drag race 09:07 – In-car speedo comparison 09:46 – Vbox results 10:01 – Conclusion 2005 Subaru Outback R specifications: 180kW (245PS) / 297Nm, 3.0-litre flat 6-cylinder 5-speed auto transmission with all-wheel drive Claimed 0-100km/h: 8.5 seconds Official average fuel consumption: 10.2L/100km Boot space: N/A Price: AU$46,490 (when new) 2023 Subaru Outback Sport XT specifications: 183kW (249PS) / 350Nm, 2.4-litre turbo 4-cylinder CVT auto transmission with all-wheel drive Claimed 0-100km/h: 7.5 seconds Official average fuel consumption: 9.0L/100km Boot space: 522L Price: AU$52,190 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload) What's quicker, the new Subaru Outback Sport XT with the 2.4 turbo or a 2005 Outback with the old 3.0L flat-6? Let's find out. Using a well-used but well-maintained 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R, featuring just under 210,000km on the clock, we ran some tests with a Racelogic Vbox on the usual private road that we use for all performance testing to see what it could manage. In factory form, this particular model specification consists of a 3.0-litre naturally-aspirated, flat-six engine that produces 180kW at an ear-tickling 6600rpm, and 297Nm at 4200rpm. It comes matched to a five-speed auto and all-wheel drive system. Subaru claimed 0-100km/h in 8.5 seconds back in the day, but with this example's relatively high kilometres, we aren't expecting much of that... Follow the link at the top to continue reading the full report on our website. For all of our Vbox performance test results, see the full data table here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/perf... For all of our latest car reviews: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/cate... And our latest car news: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/cate... Follow us on social media for extra insights and updates. DE on Facebook:   / drivingenthusiast   DE on Instagram:   / drivingenthusiastaustralia