2006 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 427 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
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2006 Subaru Impreza | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Impreza | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1937 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |