1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 780 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Abarth | Subaru |
| Model | Stola | Baja |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1640 mm |
