2006 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2006 Honda Insight 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 177 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Insight 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.
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2006 Honda Insight | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Insight | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |