2005 Subaru Baja vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2005 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja. 2011 BMW 550 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. 2011 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Baja | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Baja | 550 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |