2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2004 Subaru Baja

To start off, both 2004 Holden Zafira 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 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 177 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Holden Zafira. 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, 2004 Subaru Baja (319 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Holden Zafira 2004 Subaru Baja
Make Holden Subaru
Model Zafira Baja
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 2458 cc
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 145 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 319 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1637 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2530 mm


 

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