2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 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, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Baja | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
