2009 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 6 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. Both 2009 Subaru Outback Sport and 2003 Subaru Baja are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Baja. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Outback Sport | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback Sport | Baja |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
