2003 Chrysler Neon vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2003 Chrysler Neon 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Baja (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Baja weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 Chrysler Neon. 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 2003 Chrysler Neon. 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, 2003 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler Neon. (154 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler Neon. 2003 Subaru Baja has automatic transmission and 2003 Chrysler Neon has manual transmission. 2003 Chrysler Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Baja will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Chrysler Neon | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
Model | Neon | Baja |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |