2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Baja (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 163 kg more than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Because 2003 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Santa Fe | Baja |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
