2003 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2003 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Baja. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 600 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.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Avalanche | Baja |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
