2004 BMW X5 vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Baja. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 695 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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja. 2004 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Baja has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Baja will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X5 | Baja |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
