2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (292 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 292 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |