2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Neon 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 26 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Neon. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 596 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon. 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 2005 Dodge Neon. 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, 2005 Dodge Neon (339 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Neon | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Neon | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
