2003 Acura CL vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | CL | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
