2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 279 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.
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, 2013 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Baja | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
