2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 860 kg more than 2004 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (439 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2004 Subaru Baja has manual transmission. 2004 Subaru Baja will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Range Rover | Baja |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
