2008 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Tribeca and 2008 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 256 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2008 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 75. 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 Subaru Tribeca (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Subaru | Rover |
| Model | Tribeca | 75 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
