2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Subaru 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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Tribeca. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Tribeca. 2008 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |