2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic 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 157 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 831 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 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2011 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
