2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2010 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
