2008 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 3,628 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 291 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Outlander | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3628 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
