2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 226 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Baja |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |