2004 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 817 kg more than 2004 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda HR-V. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda HR-V | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | HR-V | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2745 mm |
