2009 Acura TL vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 487 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
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, 2009 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Tribeca has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Tribeca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura TL | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | TL | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1937 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |