2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 381 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Armada | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
