2006 Acura TL vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Acura TL is newer by 2 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 3,212 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Acura TL.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja. 2004 Subaru Baja has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2006 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Subaru Baja will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Acura TL | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | TL | Baja |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3212 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 30 L |