VDC don't have much to do with the off road performance of the vehicle.Especially in the filmed situation here... Even in some cases on snow and ice VDC (ESP or whatever named electronic stability control system) has to be switched off for achieving better performance.
Do a little research you'll find that the Subaru AWD system weighs less than the V70XC system and puts more power to the front and rear compared to the V70XC which is Front wheel drive biased meaning even with the front wheels spinning it will not move enough power to the rears to move the car. Given the simplicity of the Subaru system and the fact that it tends to out perform other systems it ranks tops for AWD systems.
The Volvo AWD (1998-2003) system is perfectly adequate. Up to 95% of the power can be sent to either axle, depending on traction (i.e. the axle with most traction gets most power).
I agree that the Subaru AWD system is very good, and quicker reacting than the 98-03 Volvo system, due to the fact that the Subaru system is mechanical, and is preset at 50:50 power split, instead of the initial 95:5 FWD biast split viscous coupling system of the Volvo.
I've just recently found out that the higher end models of the Outback are standard with a VC limited slip differential on the rear axle (like that of the Volvo's), as well as the mechanical, 50:50 split, active centre differential that is the heart of the Subaru AWD system.
With the classic Subaru mechanical 50:50 (adaptive to 70:30 either way) coupled to a rear LSD, the Outback is no less than an awesome off roader disguised as an estate.
Where do you see a problem in this video? The Subaru manages the situation easily. This Outback has LSD on the rear axle, but of course there has to be some wheelspin before viscous LSD kicks in. To get the car into motion in diagonal position like this (only two diagonal wheels on the ground) shows the quality of this AWD system. And I really don't belive that Volvo V70XC could perform better, try to make a video with Volvo in situation like this.
As far as I know, only the 3.0R is available with a rear LSD. The only reason that the Subaru is in motion is because the front wheels have traction. This shows the rapid effectiveness of the centre differential. The V70XC is a very capable car, but it's limited by it's low ground clearance.
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elpaletero53 1 year ago
VDC don't have much to do with the off road performance of the vehicle.Especially in the filmed situation here... Even in some cases on snow and ice VDC (ESP or whatever named electronic stability control system) has to be switched off for achieving better performance.
simbataa 2 years ago
Yes, all Outback of these generation have a rear LSD, but these Outback has VDC too.
palta00 2 years ago
NO,not all Outback of these generation have LSD...
Diesel Outback don't have LSD and come only with manual transmission without lowering gears. 2.5 base models in USA don't have LSD as well.
simbataa 2 years ago
Outback Diesel comes with VDC ... I thought all of the Outback 2004 to 2009 came with LSD hehe
palta00 2 years ago
Don't these Outbacks have LSD??
Matty231 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
stupid foreigners can't make good videos
KellenBishop 2 years ago
if this was available in the US I would buy one
dreadite 2 years ago 3
6 cylinder ?
SubaruXT6 3 years ago
no it's 4
sissssko 3 years ago 2
You should try real off-road action. That was childs play. After you got stuck for the first time you can say you went off-road ;)
Radqq 3 years ago
sgtcht92
Do a little research you'll find that the Subaru AWD system weighs less than the V70XC system and puts more power to the front and rear compared to the V70XC which is Front wheel drive biased meaning even with the front wheels spinning it will not move enough power to the rears to move the car. Given the simplicity of the Subaru system and the fact that it tends to out perform other systems it ranks tops for AWD systems.
U20E27 3 years ago 5
The Volvo AWD (1998-2003) system is perfectly adequate. Up to 95% of the power can be sent to either axle, depending on traction (i.e. the axle with most traction gets most power).
I agree that the Subaru AWD system is very good, and quicker reacting than the 98-03 Volvo system, due to the fact that the Subaru system is mechanical, and is preset at 50:50 power split, instead of the initial 95:5 FWD biast split viscous coupling system of the Volvo.
Subaru AWD with a rear LSD = unstoppable.
sgtcht92 3 years ago
I've just recently found out that the higher end models of the Outback are standard with a VC limited slip differential on the rear axle (like that of the Volvo's), as well as the mechanical, 50:50 split, active centre differential that is the heart of the Subaru AWD system.
With the classic Subaru mechanical 50:50 (adaptive to 70:30 either way) coupled to a rear LSD, the Outback is no less than an awesome off roader disguised as an estate.
sgtcht92 3 years ago
Nice new Outback. Yeah, that's a diesel. Notice the little badge on the tailgate
biking4life17 3 years ago 2
is that subaru with diesel engine? because it sounds like it is diesel
eisasss 3 years ago
Subaru Outbacks are fantastic, although it's interesting to see that a cross axling situation is a problem for them.
The Volvo V70XC has a limited slip differential on the rear, and so it cannot get cross axled :P
sgtcht92 3 years ago
Where do you see a problem in this video? The Subaru manages the situation easily. This Outback has LSD on the rear axle, but of course there has to be some wheelspin before viscous LSD kicks in. To get the car into motion in diagonal position like this (only two diagonal wheels on the ground) shows the quality of this AWD system. And I really don't belive that Volvo V70XC could perform better, try to make a video with Volvo in situation like this.
subarokec 2 years ago 3
As far as I know, only the 3.0R is available with a rear LSD. The only reason that the Subaru is in motion is because the front wheels have traction. This shows the rapid effectiveness of the centre differential. The V70XC is a very capable car, but it's limited by it's low ground clearance.
sgtcht92 2 years ago