2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Baja weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Subaru Outback. 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, 2006 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Baja | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
