2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 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 2,458 cc, 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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 Forester (319 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Forester | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Baja |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |