1999 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 473 kg more than 1999 Acura NSX.
Because 2013 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2745 mm |
