2003 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Subaru Baja is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 520 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Fit | Baja |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
