2006 Renault Espace vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Baja (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Because 2003 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Renault Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Baja |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
