2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Baja (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Baja weights approximately 765 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 2003 Subaru Baja has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Baja will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Smart ForTwo | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Smart | Subaru |
Model | ForTwo | Baja |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2660 mm |