2004 Subaru Baja vs. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 421 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (297 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Baja | 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Baja | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
