2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2003 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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 (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Outback. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Outback.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2003 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Baja | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| 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 | 210 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
