2006 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Celica. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 736 kg more than 2006 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru 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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Celica. 2012 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Toyota Celica | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Celica | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1911 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |