2004 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,629 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
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, 2004 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura MDX | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | MDX | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3629 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 335 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |