2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Baja. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 210 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Santa Fe | Baja |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |