2005 Subaru Impreza vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
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, both vehicles can yield 225 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Subaru Impreza | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Impreza | Baja |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |