2005 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. 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, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 740 | Baja |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
