1985 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2003 Subaru Baja is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Baja. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Baja |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
