2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 4 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 96 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
Because 2005 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda S2000. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S2000 | Baja |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
