2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Baja | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
