2006 Fiat Croma vs. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Croma and 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (250 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Croma. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Croma. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Croma | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Croma | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
