2006 Subaru Baja vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2006 Subaru Baja (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (189 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Baja | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
