2005 Subaru Baja vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 2005 Subaru Baja is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 870 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. 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, 2005 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Baja has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Baja will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Baja | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Baja | Today |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
