2004 Acura TSX vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2004 Acura TSX and 2004 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc, 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 79 kg more than 2004 Acura TSX.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, both vehicles can yield 225 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TSX | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | TSX | Baja |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
