2008 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 353 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
