2006 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 162 kg more than 2010 Subaru Tribeca.
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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Cherokee | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Cherokee | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
