2005 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Sequoia and 2005 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 699 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.
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 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Sequoia | Baja |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 64 L |
