2004 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Viper | Baja |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
