2004 Acura TL vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 359 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | TL | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
