2004 Subaru Baja vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Celica (169 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 283 kg more than 1994 Toyota Celica.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Celica. 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 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Celica. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Baja | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Baja | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |
